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Original Content 17 More Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok Since our last breakdown of 17 essential TikTok hits, a new wave of artists and viral songs have emerged, so here are 17 more rap songs that blew up on the fan-favorite social media platform. By Joshua Robinson April 04, 2022
Music Kodak Black Delivers Heartwrenching Message About Loneliness Who/what do you think Kodak is talking about? By Zachary Horvath August 20, 2024
Sneakers Wizkid Rocks The Upcoming Free The Youth Air Jordan 16 Nigerian star Wizkid was spotted wearing the Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16, releasing August through Free The Youth. By Ben Atkinson August 01, 2026
Streetwear Kanye West Fans Demand Answers Over Missing Yeezy Orders Frustrated fans are demanding answers. By Ben Atkinson February 14, 2025
Music Orlando Brown Walks Around Barefoot With Boxed Wine After A Week In Rehab Orlando Brown is back at it again. By Aron A. October 29, 2018
Original Content 9 Rappers Who Turned Down Spots On XXL's Freshman List Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Music Diddy Has A Humble First Job In Prison After Transferring To FCI Fort Dix Diddy requested a transfer to the New Jersey federal facility in order to benefit as much as possible from drug treatment programs and visits. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music Big30 To Be Released From Jail Ahead Of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Big30 and Pooh Shiesty are set to go on trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of legendary artist Gucci Mane. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music 50 Cent Mocks Diddy Over Reported Solitary Confinement Following Prison Fight 50 Cent reignited his longtime feud with Diddy by mocking the incarcerated mogul while onstage in Las Vegas. By Erika Marie July 27, 2026
Music 2 Chainz Announces 3 New Albums In 2025 With "Two 90% Done" Toni got a lot of new music coming. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 02, 2025
Music BossMan Dlow Addresses Tia Kemp Amid Explicit Video Scandal Earlier this week, Tia Kemp went off on BossMan Dlow for accusing her of trying to sleep with him. By Caroline Fisher February 16, 2024
Music 7 Rappers Who Are Sober Rappers have become increasingly more outspoken, revealing their struggles with their addictions to drugs and alcohol. By Wyatt Westlake July 20, 2023